Edmonton Real Estate Blog

The CHBA Awards for Housing Excellence competition celebrates the best in Canadian new homes, renovations, community development, and residential marketing. Sterling Homes is honoured to be a finalist for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association-Edmonton Region Awards of Excellence in Housing in the following categories: Read More

While buying your first home is an extremely exciting time, it can also be difficult to know where to begin. We’re here to help! We’ve put together this detailed guide and it’s full of useful information designed to help you through the first-time home buying process.

Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be able to move forward with confidence, knowing your dream home is just around the corner. Read More

Having a checklist for moving into your newly built home is a surefire way to make moving day less stressful and ensure that costs are kept under control. There are many pieces to consider when organizing your move, including how to pack for a smoother transition, finding a mover, planning furniture layouts, and finding a temporary home for pets during your move. Read More

There are many great reasons to move from British Columbia to Alberta. Some of these include the more affordable cost of living – including housing prices, lower taxes, and shorter commute times. 

Edmonton, specifically, is a family-friendly, multi-cultural city that’s known for its various festivals and celebrations every year. If you’re considering a move from BC to Alberta, here’s a list of things to consider to ensure your move is a smooth one. Read More

If you’ve been thinking about owning your own home for a while, now is the time to act. With increased inventory and new builds cropping up left and right, there are plenty of options for the first-time or seasoned homebuyer. Read More

In recent months, a trend has emerged in Edmonton’s housing market: homeowners from Toronto are leaving stress and excessive commute times behind to move to Edmonton in search of a more balanced lifestyle.

If you’re currently living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and are also contemplating relocation, we offer you these top tips on a) why Edmonton is an ideal destination and b) how to get started in your move. Read More

Buying your first home can be a very daunting process. There are a lot of things to consider, such as style, location, and home features, and a lot of money will be changing hands. You’ll be making payments on this home for years to come, so you naturally want everything to go smoothly. 

As a first-time homebuyer, you need all the help you can get. That’s why we’ve put together this selection of helpful tips for first-time home buyers to make your purchase as stress-free as possible. Read More

As you start to think about buying a new home, one of the most important things to consider is the style of home you want to live in. With that in mind, we’ve put together this new home style guide to help you on your way.

After all, without careful planning and consideration, you could end up in a home that just isn’t right for your family. You could end up paying too much for extra space and features you’ll never use or you wind up in a home that’s too small or doesn’t have everything you need.

At Sterling Homes, we offer home styles to suit any kind of buyer, from young couples or individuals looking for their first homes to large properties with multiple bedrooms that are ideal for growing families and even multi-generational families. No matter what stage of life you’re in, we have something for you.

So! Let’s take a closer look at this style guide, and check out the home styles we offer so you can find the perfect one for you. Read More

Through the gathering of unbiased consumer opinions, calculated and vetted by some of North America’s leading market research firms, Consumer Choice Award (CCA) has awarded Sterling Homes as Edmonton & Northern Alberta Area’s BEST Home Builder company in 2022. Read More

Here at Sterling Homes, we understand that sometimes buying a new home can be a stressful process. That’s why we like to ensure there are no surprises here. When you buy with us, once the purchase agreement is accepted by Sterling Homes we’ll guarantee the price of your home.

Once you sign a real estate contract, your price is set in stone. Right? Depending on the builder, this isn’t always true. Some builders add what is known as an escalation clause to their contracts to protect themselves against any unforeseen spikes in the cost of building materials between contract signing and closing.

We don’t want that for our clients. As you work on the budget for your new home, we want to make sure you can stay on track. We guarantee the price of your home at the time of contract.  Read More